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34 reviews

When You Give a Lawyer a Kiss by Ann Einerson

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was the perfect HEA romance! 

Reese is a really loveable FMC and I'm in love with her grandma as well! I liked how both main characters came from more complex backgrounds which were both similar in different ways and the fact they could both relate to each other was such a comforting read. You could really see Dawson grow and learn to trust Reese 🥹

And I feel we do need to touch on the romance  10/10 from me 🤭 I'm excited to see Harrison and Fallons story ...

Forgiving Me, Finding You by Athena Barnim

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really enjoyed this book! I loved seeing the growth of both kristen and noah and seeing them come together. Not only was reading their relationship lovely but also the development of Charlie and Kristen's. This book has a really lovely message within it and I would recommend reading!!

Daydream by Hannah Grace

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was so excited to dive back into the Maple hills universe and it did not disappoint!! I absolutely loved Henry's and Halles story. It was so wholesome and very representative of so many people. I'd highly recommend to anyone who loves fluffy contemporary romance but with an added bit of spice 🤭

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Off to the Races by Elsie Silver

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this story! It rivals heartless for my favourite elsie silver book I've read so far. I loved the story itself and so loveable characters was the icing on the cake. It was also nice to be introduced to violet and Cole as I read Chestnut springs first. Can't wait to get to their book!

A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was lucky enough to be sent an ARC for this book and it did not disappoint! The world building was incredible. It took me a little time to adjust as there was so much detail but absolutely worth it. The character progression was great and I found my emotions really going up and down just like the characters 😂 

Cannot wait for book 3!! 

A Pocket of Lies by R.A. Sandpiper

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

I really enjoyed this book! The world building was great and there was so much detail I could imagine everything in my head. I'm usually pretty good at guessing twists but I was surprised at least 3 times in this which made it even more exciting!! Can't wait for book 2 :)

The Reno by Maggie Grant

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I loved this! It was such a fun and wholesome read. I was smiling to myself the whole way through and I absolutely loved Kat and liam both individually and together. So so cute. I look forward to any books Maggie writes in the future!! :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Second Rite by Geneva Lee

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Twisted Lies by Ana Huang

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75